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The City of Homer is accepting applications for a Full-Time
Deputy Fire Chief
Successful applicants must pass the following: pre-employment drug screening, an NPFA approved physical examination, and a comprehensive background investigation. Must be able to annually pass the physical exam, fit test, and meet the physical ability requirements for a Firefighter and EMT as defined in Homer Fire Department policy.
Residency requirement:
Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department are required to live within a 15 minute maximum response/ drive time to Fire Station 1
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Assists the Fire Chief with managing and supervising the fire and rescue services, including personnel, training, and operations.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR ACTIVITIES
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Eight years' experience and extensive knowledge of emergency services, including fire and rescue services with at least three years at Captain or higher rank. Certified as an IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II, Certified in Methods of Instruction in Fire with demonstrated instructor competency, EMS experience required (EMT II/III/or paramedic preferred). Associates Degree in Fire Science, Business, Emergency Management or similar field, or equivalent in experience. Enrollment in or graduation from the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program preferred. Experience with combination (paid/volunteer) departments desired. Strong interpersonal skills required for training and working with volunteers.
DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES
Requires ability to exercise independent judgment in the performance of all aspects of duties. Develops procedures at the department level. Responsible for decisions which may involve possible loss of life or destruction of property. Activities are a major source of potential liability to the city. Maximum budget authority at department level.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
Supervises all paid and volunteer emergency service personnel assigned to assist in emergency service activities.
EXTERNAL VISIBILITY/CONTACT
Moderate contact with key City personnel. Moderate frequency of presentations and attendance at public meetings. Moderate frequency of contact with government officials. Moderate frequency of contact with key service personnel. High frequency of contact with general public.
WORKING CONDITIONS
High frequency of exposure to hazardous situations in the performance of firefighter and EMS duties. Be able to bend, lift overhead, and work in confined spaces. Must be able to meet the fire department's EMS and Firefighter Physical Abilities Test as defined in Homer Fire department policy. Must be able to pass the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) physical. Moderate exposure to adverse weather conditions. May be required to work irregular hours, holidays and overtime. On-call by pager/radio for emergency calls as required.
Full Time
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$86k-108k (estimate)
04/14/2024
05/03/2024
cityofhomer-ak.gov
HOMER, AK
50 - 100
1964
JIM HOBBS
<$5M
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CITY OF HOMER is a Municipal Government in Alaska.